Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Stephen Gawley | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | John Bell | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Michael Lantieri | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Ken Ralston | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Achievement in Special Effects | Michael Lantieri | Won |
| 1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Achievement in Special Effects | John Bell | Won |
